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Former Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid (Source: Photo/ANI)

Derogatory remarks against PM Modi, Indians 'reprehensible', 'odious': Former Maldivian Foreign Minister

Jan 07, 2024

Amid the firestorm of protests around a deputy minister's derogatory reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid said the objectionable remarks against the former and fellow Indian natives on social media are 'reprehensible' and 'odious'.

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Bangladesh: Counting begins as national polls end, 27pc votes cast till 3pm

Jan 07, 2024

The counting of votes has begun in Bangladesh as polling for the 12th Parliamentary elections in the country ended on Sunday, with 27 per cent votes cast till 3 pm (local time), the Dhaka Tribune reported.
Maldives former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb. (Photo: ANI)

"Strongly condemn derogatory, racist comments by Maldivian politicians towards PM Modi": Former Maldivian VP Ahmed Adeeb

Jan 07, 2024
Union Minister Smriti Irani with saudi envoy Saleh Eid Al Husseini (Photo: X @SmritiIraniOffc)

Smriti Irani meets envoy Husseini ahead of Saudi visit, discusses enhancing bilateral ties

Jan 07, 2024

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Envoy takes up minister's derogatory remarks against PM Modi with Maldivian govt

Jan 07, 2024

Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, has taken up with the Maldives government the derogatory remarks...
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'Opinions personal...': Maldives swings into damage control amid fury over minister's remarks against PM Modi

Jan 07, 2024

Amid the row and social media fury, the Maldivian government on Sunday sought to distance itself from minister...
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Pakistan: Four killed, three injured after assailants open fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district

Jan 07, 2024

District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Imran said that the deceased in the firing incident in the Sadda area...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps (Photo: ANI, X)

Rajnath Singh to visit UK to discuss defence, security issues

Jan 07, 2024
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China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales

Jan 07, 2024
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DEWA's adoption of clean energy storage technologies enhances energy security in Dubai

Jan 07, 2024
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"We want govt to continue...people not with BNP": Bangladesh voters cast their votes on polling day

Jan 07, 2024
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Gallant Knight 3 completes psychological relief programme for displaced children at Al Qadisiyah School

Jan 07, 2024
Former Maldives President and Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Nasheed (Photo credit: Twitter)

"Appalling language": Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemns 'derogatory remarks' by Minister Shiuna

Jan 07, 2024
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Netanyahu declares war will not end until Israel achieves 'All' of its goals

Jan 07, 2024
Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan (Photo/ANI)

Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan predict Sheikh Hasina's triumphant return to power

Jan 07, 2024
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Pakistan Apex Court seeks guarantee against illegal arrests of Baloch protesters

Jan 07, 2024
Canadian diaspora of Baloch, Sindhis, and Pashtuns hold protest in Toronto (Photo/ANI)

Canada: Baloch, Sindhis, Pashtun protest against Pak military atrocities, enforced disappearance

Jan 07, 2024
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Migrant workers moving out coastal cities as crisis grips Chinese economy

Jan 07, 2024
Dhallywood actor Ferdous Ahmed. (Photo/ANI)

"We will win": Bangladeshi actor Ferdous Ahmed confident of Awami League's victory in general elections

Jan 07, 2024